But he's got a new home, at least for now, and they appear happy to have him – not just the coaches who appear poised to give Peterson a serious workload, but also his new teammates.

Arizona released the aforementioned Chris Johnson to make room for AP.

"We are always on the lookout for opportunities to improve our team," General Manager Steve Keim said in a statement. "What Adrian has accomplished in this league is well-established. Our need for a spark in the running game right now is also obvious and we are excited to give him the chance to provide that."